What Were the Professions of the Twelve Apostles?. According to the Christian religion, Jesus Christ called 12 disciples to serve as his closest helpers and companions. John 1:37-49 relates to these 12 disciples of Jesus Christ. Who were the 12 Disciples?.
Occupations of the 12 Disciples Unknown Not all the occupations of the 12 disciples are known. Thomas and Bartholomew (Nathanael) may have been fishermen, who joined the other five disciples, returning to their profession after Jesus’ crucifixion (John 21:2-3). It is possible that these disciples.